By Jinit Desai, VE Volunteer, May 2014 A couple summers ago, I studied abroad in Santiago, Chile. I was an explorer, and I discovered a new world, one filled with beauty and love. I discovered myself. My life hasn’t been the same since. This summer, I’ve come back. Except, this time, I’m not learning about […]
By Michael Elias, VE Volunteer, January 2014 I arrived in Santiago after a ten-day trip to Costa Rica and Panamá. I was tan, five pounds lighter than normal, and exhausted. After a red-eye flight from Panamá City, I bussed and walked to Hostal Providencia, eager to find my bed so I could catch up on sleep before VE Global […]
For several years VE has been working in Chile, impacting in a positive way the lives of hundreds of children every day. We are a passionate group of people that truly believe in our mission: to foster the positive development of children at social risk in Chile. Our volunteers represent VE’s most valuable resource. They […]
At VE we got a break from Santiago and went to spend the weekend at Cajon del Maipo. Surrounded by mountains covered with snow and enjoying the warmth of an amazing fireplace, we had our long-awaited July’s Jornada. It was a weekend full of activities, games and special moments. Thanks to all of you who […]
By Jeremy Stevenson, VE Volunteer, May 2013 Living in a foreign country and volunteering with children is not an experience that is completely new to me. Four years ago I lived in Bolivia for a short stint during which I learnt Spanish and volunteered at a children’s home; it was an amazing experience. However, while […]
More than $ 1000 USD was raised after the successful wine tasting event organized by VE Global last Wednesday, May 22nd at El Will & Jo Restaurant in Santiago, Chile. The donations will be of great help for the continuous financing of the organization’s initiatives that are focused on advocating for social justice and equal […]
Thank you antiguos Lily Gordon, Dominic Lee, Lynn O’Connell, and Jennifer Spindler for your incredible support!
In April, the January 2013 volunteer class began their fundraising campaign to help raise money for children at social risk in Santiago, Chile. They came up with the idea to film themselves dancing to the “Harlem Shake” in public areas around Santiago after their performance to the song was a success with the children at […]
Hunter Stephan, from the September 2012 volunteer class, taught 30 children how to play ultimate frisbee at our monthly health and wellness program, Liga de Deportes. They also played soccer, ate a healthy lunch, and were quizzed on frisbee trivia!
By Aubrey Todd, VE Volunteer, January 2013 If I had been asked what I would have learned after my time spent volunteering in Chile, I know I would’ve have said something about maturing and growing up to become an adult. I surprised myself not by the fact that I was right, but how I got […]
